arteriovenous malformation

English

Noun

arteriovenous malformation (plural arteriovenous malformations)

1. (pathology) A congenital disorder in which arteries are connected directly to veins rather than through capillaries that distribute oxygen and nutrients. These connections, often called a nidus, can be extremely fragile and prone to bleeding.

Synonyms

• Also known by the abbreviation AVM.

Translations

disorder of the veins and arteries

• Czech: arteriovenózní malformace f
• Portuguese: malformação arteriovenosa f